Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about CoHarmonify Audiobook Studio

Who is Audiobook Studio for?

Authors & Writers: Transform your written works into professional audiobooks without hiring voice actors or learning complex audio software.

Content Creators: Repurpose your blog posts, articles, or digital content into audio format to reach podcast and audiobook audiences.

Educators & Coaches: Convert your training materials, courses, or educational content into engaging audio lessons.

Publishers & Agencies: Streamline audiobook production for multiple authors with our efficient, AI-powered workflow.

How long does it take to create an audiobook?

Short Book (20,000-40,000 words): 2-4 hours from manuscript to finished audiobook

Standard Novel (60,000-80,000 words): 4-8 hours depending on editing needs

Epic or Non-Fiction (100,000+ words): 8-12 hours with comprehensive editing

The actual timeline depends on:

  • How polished your manuscript is
  • Whether you need to edit chapters before audio generation
  • Your familiarity with the platform (first-time users add 30-60 minutes)
  • How much customization you apply to intro/outro sections

What's the audiobook creation process?

1. Plan Tab (15-30 minutes): Enter your book metadata (title, author, genre) and create chapter structure

2. Editor Tab (varies by content): Review and edit chapter content. Auto-generated intro/outro chapters are editable templates.

3. Audio Generation (2-5 minutes per chapter): Select your preferred AI voice and generate professional narration

4. Book Assembly Tab (10-20 minutes): Preview your complete audiobook, ensure chapter flow is correct

5. Publishing Tab (5-10 minutes): Export your finished audiobook in industry-standard formats ready for distribution

Do I need any technical skills?

No technical expertise required. The platform guides you through each step with:

  • Intuitive visual interface
  • Clear navigation between tabs
  • Automatic formatting and file preparation
  • Built-in audio preview before finalizing

If you can use Google Docs or Microsoft Word, you can create audiobooks with our platform.

What AI voices are available?

Choose from 10+ professional AI-generated voices, or clone your own:

  • Professional Female Voices: Multiple natural-sounding narrators
  • Professional Male Voices: Deep, engaging storytelling voices
  • Character Voices: Versatile options for different content types
  • Your Cloned Voice: Record samples of yourself and generate narration in your own voice
  • Browser Voice (free option) - Basic text-to-speech using your device

All voices support natural pacing, proper punctuation handling, and professional audiobook delivery.

Can I publish to major audiobook platforms?

Yes! The Publishing tab generates files compatible with:

  • Google Play Books (direct upload - keep 70% revenue)
  • ACX/Audible (requires ACX account)
  • Findaway Voices (distributes to 40+ platforms)
  • Apple Books (via aggregators)

Export includes properly formatted MP3 files, cover images, and metadata ready for submission.

What file formats do I get?

Audio Files: MP3 format at 128kbps or higher (industry standard)

File Structure: Organized ZIP with:

  • Audio/ folder with numbered chapter files ([ISBN]_01of[total].mp3)
  • Cover/ folder with upscaled cover image (1024+ pixels)
  • Metadata embedded in files

Naming Convention: Professional ISBN-based naming compatible with all major platforms

How much does it cost per audiobook?

We offer simple, word-based packages — one-time payment:

  • Essential Package ($297): Up to 50,000 words (~3 hour audiobook)
  • Standard Package ($397): Up to 100,000 words (~6 hour audiobook)
  • Premium Package ($497): Up to 150,000 words (~9 hour audiobook)

Each package includes automated file prep, multi-platform export, and marketing tools. See our Pricing page for detailed comparisons.

Can I edit chapters after generating audio?

Yes! The workflow allows you to:

  • Edit chapter content anytime in the Editor Tab
  • Re-generate audio for any chapter after making edits
  • Preview chapters before finalizing

When you regenerate a chapter, the full chapter audio is re-created with your updated content. Make sure your text is finalized before generating to avoid unnecessary re-runs.

What happens to my data?

Cloud Storage: All projects stored securely in our cloud database

Cross-Device Access: Work from any browser, any device — your projects sync automatically

Privacy: Your content is private and never shared. Only you can access your audiobook projects.

Backup: Automatic cloud backups ensure you never lose your work, even if you clear browser data.

What is a book audiogram and how do I create one?

A book audiogram is a short audio clip from any part of your book — packaged as a shareable video for social media. Unlike Audible's automated samples, you choose which passage best represents your book.

CoHarmonify offers a free audiogram creator that requires no account. You paste an excerpt, choose an AI voice, and receive:

  • Professional MP3 audio file
  • Vertical video (1080×1920) for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
  • Square video (1080×1080) for Instagram posts and LinkedIn
  • Landscape video (1200×628) for YouTube and Facebook

The whole process takes under 60 seconds. Try the free audiogram creator →

Can I use my own voice for narration?

Yes — through our voice cloning feature. You record audio samples of yourself reading, and our system builds an AI model of your voice. Your audiobook chapters are then generated using that model, so the finished audiobook sounds like you narrated it.

Recording samples is always free. Voice cloning generation uses a day-pass credit system:

  • 1 day pass: $10 (unlimited generations that day)
  • 5 day passes: $45 (save 10%)
  • 10 day passes: $85 (save 15%)

Credits never expire and stack with additional purchases. One credit covers all generations on a given calendar day.

Not sure if AI voices or your own cloned voice is right for your book? Test the free audiogram tool first — it uses the same AI voices available in the full studio.

How is CoHarmonify different from ElevenLabs?

ElevenLabs is a voice generation engine — it converts text to speech with high-quality AI voices. It's a powerful tool for generating individual audio clips, but it doesn't provide an audiobook creation workflow.

CoHarmonify is a complete audiobook studio. The difference in practice:

  • ElevenLabs: You paste text, get audio. You manage chapter files, sequencing, metadata, and distribution yourself.
  • CoHarmonify: You go from manuscript to published audiobook — chapter structure, content editing, audio generation, full-book assembly, and export files ready for ACX, Google Play Books, and Findaway Voices — all in one workflow.

If you need a single voice clip, ElevenLabs works well. If you're producing a complete audiobook and want to distribute it, CoHarmonify handles the full pipeline so you don't have to stitch it together yourself.

Why do Audible samples always start at the beginning — and does CoHarmonify fix that?

Audible and most audiobook platforms generate samples automatically from the first few minutes of the uploaded file. This means listeners always hear the foreword or slow-paced introduction — rarely the part of the book that would actually hook them.

CoHarmonify's audiogram tool lets authors choose any passage from any chapter to share as a promotional clip. Instead of relying on the platform's automated sample, you pick the scene, quote, or insight most likely to resonate with your target readers — and share it directly on social media before listeners even visit a purchase page.

Create a free book audiogram from any chapter →